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Can you ovulate after miscarriage when HCG levels are still low?

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I had my period on 4/7 but immediately after I had a BFP. DH & I had sex on 4/13 (after my period)
I went to the doctor on 4/17 for an ultra sound and they didn't see anything. I had my blood drawn on 4/17 and my HCG levels were 27 then dropped to 18 2 days later. The doctor said I had an early miscarriage / chemical pregnancy.
I started bleeding again on 4/20... it's been light and dr. said it's normal/okay.
My question is this ~ my doctor told me not to TTC for at least one full cycle ~ oops we had sex on the 13th. I know there is ALWAYS the possibility of pregnancy but my HCG levels were probably around 30 at the time... what do you think the chances are I conceived that day.
I have no experience with miscarriages but my dr. said it would take awhile for my body to return to normal. Emotionally I need the break (at least a month). When we had sex I didn't know I was miscarrying I thought I was pregnant.

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I have had two miscarriages in the 1st trimester and after both I had D & Cs done. I had to wait for 2 months after both to get my first period, which I waited 4 and 6 weeks for and another month for my body to go back to a normal cycle. It is really hard to wait when you are wanting a baby so bad, but your body may not be ready for it anyway. We have gone through this whole process for 18 months and we are now pregnant a 3rd time! Most likely you did not conceive that day, but everything is possible, wait and see:)

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